Preparation for attempt at breaking Italian high-speed world record of 323 m.p.h., made by D. D'Arcy Greig, and alterations necessary for Napier-engined Supermarine S-5 are described; details of high-speed flight at Calshot in which average speed of 319.57 m.p.h. was attained.


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    Title :

    The attempt on the world's speed record


    Additional title:

    Flight


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Flight ; 20 , n 45


    Publication date :

    1928


    Size :

    3 pages


    Remarks:

    5 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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